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6 messages, Last post on Sep 26, 2009 at 3:11 PM
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| Considering a 2008 Santa Fe GLS with 235/70/16 rubber. Beyond the cosmetic difference, are there any reasons to consider upgrading to a model with 18" wheels? Would also appreciate any feedback from owners running the smaller 16" wheels. | |
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Replying to: sohocanada (Jun 04, 2008 4:42 pm) GLS tires were nosier on the highway & found it road rough riding on broken pavement. The LTD with the 18" was a great improvement on both accounts. Dave  PS What part of Canada are you in? I am in BC.
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Replying to: sohocanada (Jun 04, 2008 4:42 pm) |
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Replying to: daveltd (Jun 04, 2008 6:29 pm) We are located in Ontario - it's just like BC but without the ocean, mountains, fresh air, great skiing... |
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Replying to: daveltd (Jun 04, 2008 6:29 pm) 
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Replying to: sohocanada (Jun 04, 2008 4:42 pm) I shopped for the Santa Fe for awhile and checked out wheel sizes, ride comfort, road noise, handling etc with several dealers. They were all consistent on saying the higher the sidewall the more comfort and quiet, while the lower the sidewall, the more handling but more harshness too. There is simply more rubber on the sidewall to cushion and insulate the road from the wheel rim. The 16" wheel with 70 aspect ratio is the same size outside diameter as the 18" with 60 aspect ratio but has a lot more rubber between the wheel and the road. you have to make the choice, max comfort, or max style. |
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